An inability to work out a trade involving embattled point guard Deron Williams has motivated the Netsto release him. General manager Billy King made that announcement Saturday, per NBA.com.

Williams, who is expected to sign a two-year, $10 million deal with his hometown Mavericks on Monday, per the Dallas Morning News, proved disappointing with Brooklyn after a stellar career with Utah. He bottomed out last year by averaging 13.0 points, his lowest total since his rookie season.

He shot easily a career-worst 38.7 percent from the floor and averaged just 6.6 assists per game.

Williams would have a chance with Dallas to replace another backcourt disappointment in Rajon Rondo, who left to sign with Sacramento.

The Nets and point guard Deron Williams have agreed to part ways. The two sides have come to a buyout agreement that will help him become a free agent and join the Mavericks, per ESPN.com.

Williams will receive between $25-to-$30 million from the Nets as part of the buyout, and once he clears waivers and becomes a free agent, will sign a two-year deal with Dallas in the $10 million range.

Williams went through one of his worst seasons in his career last year, averaging just 13 points and 6.6 assists per game for the Nets.